Named in honour of Hurtigruten’s founder, Captain Richard With, MS Richard With lives up to the legacy of its namesake with an interior inspired by classic maritime designs and some of the Hurtigruten fleet’s most beautiful artwork. In part, this ship feels like a floating exhibition, with the stunning man-made artwork complimented by the breathtaking natural beauty of the Norwegian Sea and Norway’s destination-rich coastline. Refurbished in 2018 and upgraded to a greener hybrid cruise ship in 2022, this ship boasts impressive modern comforts and technologies that help everyone onboard enjoy their adventure even more – while also helping to lessen the impact of said adventure. Complete with several sensational restaurants, stylish staterooms, and plenty of places to soak in the stunning views, a cruise aboard MS Richard With is as inspiring as it is indulgent.
With a complimentary restaurant and two speciality eateries, guests onboard MS Richard With can sample a variety of flavours and dishes throughout their cruise.
Once night falls on MS Richard With, guests can enjoy a relaxed and casual evening onboard the ship, sipping on a drink, chatting with other guests or unwinding after an active day.
Panorama lounge - the ship has a panorama lounge on the top deck with comfortable chairs and panoramic views. This is where you can observe nature passing by in peace and tranquillity with a drink in hand.
Salon/Bar - this centrally placed bar on the top deck has large windows so that guests can enjoy their evening with the backdrop of spectacular views of the starry sky and the Norwegian coastline.
The incredible scenery and amazing destinations are enhanced by the facilities available onboard MS Richard With. Whether you choose to spend your time relaxing in the sauna, admiring the views from the top-deck hot tubs or browsing the store for a souvenir to take home with you, this is guaranteed to be a holiday to remember.
In addition, if you’d like to add more to your experience, head to the Activity Centre, where Hurtigruten’s Coastal Experience team are on hand with presentations and talks so that guests can learn more about Norway’s rich culture, history and nature.
Exciting news! In 2022, MS Richard With was upgraded with greener technology, to become a hybrid ship. Not only does MS Richard With have brand new engines that are more efficient, but larger battery packs that result in a decrease in the amount of CO2 emissions it produces, alongside reducing the amount of fuel it consumes (up to 25%!). Alongside the new engines, the ship also boasts state of the art navigation and control equipment, SRC technology (to help to reduce the Nitric Oxide emissions by up to 80%) and a new wastewater treatment system.
I was very disappointed with the cruise, and the weather which you could do nothing about. You chose the Richard With for us which I thought was the flag ship of the line. We discovered too late that it was the oldest ship and that the picture gallery lounge which it was supposed to have had was replaced with a large TV screen showing pictures of Norway and the room was an enlargement of the passageway. The cabin was small and I had a life boat completely blocking my small window. My deck had been changed from 5 to 6. The food was plentiful but indifferent. The staff were good. A friend who had travelled on a newer ship had had nothing but praise. I wasn’t expecting a cruise ship as such, nor did I want one, but I was really disappointed in the Richard With and your recommendations. It was an expensive holiday and I don’t think it was worth the money I paid. I think I deserve some recompense for this and I don’t want a reduction on my next holiday with you. I have photos if you want them of a totally obscured window and the space at the end of the bed- practically impossible to get round.
Great ship .fantastic food .great staff .plenty of areas to sit
A delightful and interesting cruise to explore the Norwegian coast on a "working ship" with delicious food and informative presentation staff coupled with many options to further explore attractions along the route.
I went on the New Year Cruise along the Norwegian Coast New Year 2011. I booked a dog sledging trip but it was cancelled due to no snow. I also booked a look out to see the Northern Lights but unfortunately did not see them. They came a week later after I disembarked. I spent over £1,100 for the cruise and was very disappointed. The ship itself was nice though I must have had a cabin above the engines as I felt a load grinding noise under me. My friend had a smaller cabin but no noise. I always have dreamed about seeing the Northern Lights but have not booked another cruise for fear of missing them again and the cost involved. The food on board was great. Teresa Bowley-Hayes